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Going Overboard

Going Overboard

In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim.

19892.31h 37m

Overview

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.

Directed by Valerie Breiman
Written by Valerie Breiman, Adam Rifkin
Produced by Randolf Turrow
Box OfficeBudget: $200K0

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Schecky Moskowitz

Scott LaRose

Scott LaRose

Dickie Diamond

Tom Hodges

Tom Hodges

Bob / Schecky's Mother

Lisa Collins

Lisa Collins

Ellen

Adam Rifkin

Adam Rifkin

Croaker / Miss Spain

Peter Berg

Peter Berg

Mort Ginsberg

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

King Neptune

Burt Young

Burt Young

General Noriega

Valerie Breiman

Valerie Breiman

Bambi

Ricky Paull Goldin

Ricky Paull Goldin

Terrorist Without Shirt

Themes & Keywords

friendshiprock stardictatornarrationbartendercruise shipmodelwoman directortrying to impress womenhollywood agentlocked in bathroom

About Going Overboard

Going Overboard is a comedy film released in 1989 exploring themes of friendship, rock star, dictator, narration, bartender, cruise ship. Directed by Valerie Breiman, it stars Adam Sandler, Scott LaRose, Tom Hodges. A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.

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